Status:
valid
Authors:
Y.Itô
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1957
Citation Micro:
Explan. Diagr. Austroechinocactinae: 289. 1957.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000599580
Common Names
- Tanahashii Chamaelobivia
- Tanahashii Chamaelobivia
- Tanahashii Chamaelobivia
Description
Chamaelobivia tanahashii (also called Tanahashi's Chamaelobivia, among many other common names) is a perennial, herbaceous plant native to Bolivia. It has small, white flowers and ovate to lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, thickets, and grassy slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaelobivia tanahashii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and rheumatism.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Chamaelobivia tanahashii are small, tubular, and white or pink in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaelobivia tanahashii is a low-growing, evergreen succulent that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It can also be grown from seed, but this is a slow process.
Where to Find Chamaelobivia tanahashii
Chamaelobivia tanahashii is native to South America.
Chamaelobivia tanahashii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaelobivia tanahashii?
Chamaelobivia tanahashii
What is the common name of Chamaelobivia tanahashii?
Tanahashii Chamaelobivia
What is the natural habitat of Chamaelobivia tanahashii?
Chamaelobivia tanahashii is native to the Mediterranean region
Species in the Chamaelobivia genus
Species in the Cactaceae family
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Acanthocalycium spiniflorum,
Acanthocalycium thionanthum,
Acanthocalycium leucanthum,
Acanthocalycium rhodotrichum,
Acanthocalycium klimpelianum,
Acanthocereus chiapensis,
Acanthocereus tetragonus,
Acanthocereus guatemalensis,
Acanthocereus maculatus,
Acanthocereus canoensis,
Acanthocereus castellae,
Acanthocereus cuixmalensis,
Acanthocereus fosterianus,
Acanthocereus haackeanus,
Acanthocereus hesperius,
Acanthocereus hirschtianus,
Acanthocereus macdougallii,
Acanthocereus oaxacensis,
Acanthocereus paradoxus,
Acanthocereus rosei,
Acanthocereus tepalcatepecanus,
Acanthocereus atropurpureus,
Acharagma aguirreanum,
Acharagma roseanum,
Airampoa albisaetacens,
Airampoa armata,
Airampoa ayrampo,
Airampoa boliviensis,
Airampoa cedergreniana,
Airampoa chilensis,
Airampoa corrugata,
Airampoa erectoclada,
Airampoa ianthinantha,
Airampoa microdisca,
Airampoa minuscula,
Airampoa orurensis,
Airampoa panellana,
Airampoa picardoi,
Airampoa silvestris,
Airampoa tilcarensis,
Aporepiphyllum freiburgensis,
Aporocactus flagelliformis,
Aporocactus martianus,
Aporocactus moennighoffii,
Aporocactus knebelii,
Aporoheliocereus smithianus,
Ariocarpus agavoides,
Ariocarpus bravoanus,
Ariocarpus drabi,